Security Awareness

Course Outline

Duration: 1 Day

Description: In today's organizational environment, almost every role involves working with computers in some manner. Recent events indicate that security breaches can happen with almost any computer user, at home or office. This course is intended to provide you with an introduction to common security threats and issues, as well as ways to counteract them.

Course Content:

Lesson 1: Securing Information

· Topic 1A: Understand Information Security

· Topic 1B: Implement Physical Security Measures

· Topic 1C: Identify the Need for Cyber Security

Lesson 2: Counteracting Social Engineering Exploits

· Topic 2A: Identify Social Engineering Exploits

· Topic 2B: Counteract Social Engineering Exploits

· Topic 2C: Evolve Social Engineering Organization Policies

Lesson 3: Identifying Security Measures

· Topic 3A: Strengthen Desktop Security

· Topic 3B: Strengthen Software Security

· Topic 3C: Strengthen Network Security

· Topic 3D: Secure Wireless Networks

Lesson 4: Maintaining File Security

· Topic 4A: Implement Security in Windows Vista

· Topic 4B: Back Up Data

· Topic 4C: Restore Data

· Topic 4D: Dispose of Computer Information

Lesson 5: Guarding Against Attacks

· Topic 5A: Protect Computer from Security Threats

· Topic 5B: Protect Computers from Virus Attacks

· Topic 5C: Block Spyware

Lesson 6: Handling Security Breaches

· Topic 6A: Identify Incidents

· Topic 6B: Respond to Incidents

Appendix A: Security and Privacy Regulations